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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Matters
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Energy & Environment
Recent winter storms show Texas faces multiple challenges in fixing power issues
Posted on · One local expert says there are steps to be taken to ensure this does not happen again, but they will be costly. Additionally, the grid itself is far from fixed.
Energy & Environment
TCEQ seeks public comment for proposed concrete batch plant near Channelview
Posted on · If approved, the proposed plant would be located just west of Channelview and would emit particulate matter into the surrounding area.
Criminal Justice
Former detention officer charged with manslaughter in death at Harris County Jail
Posted on · This is the first time a detention officer has been hit with criminal charges in a death at the jail.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls’ campaign lost $150,000 in wire fraud theft
Posted on · The Texas Republican’s campaign, which recouped most of the money, has reported the case to the FBI. The Federal Elections Commission is also looking into it.
Music
Bun B announces part of RodeoHouston Southern Takeover lineup
Posted on · Southern Takeover will include Louisiana rappers Juvenile and Mannie Fresh. More acts are likely to be announced in the coming weeks.
Music
Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year
Posted on · With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammys than any other artist in the awards' 65-year history. But Harry Styles took home the evening's biggest prize.
Economy
Dallas Federal Reserve forecasts a soft landing for Texas economy in 2023
Posted on · An economic soft landing will flatten growth, but will avoid a recession.
Houston Matters
Houstonian pet peeves (Feb. 6, 2023)
Posted on · It's the first Monday of the month, so we offer listeners a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in Houston.
News
Texas legislature wants to double its investment in student mental health resources
Posted on · New bills filed include big bumps in appropriations, as well as solutions to improving access to school-based services.
Politics
Houston could soon become the largest US city without LGBTQ representation in its government
Posted on · Robert Gallegos, the lone openly LGBTQ member of Houston City Council, is term-limited and not eligible to run for reelection this year.
Pop Culture
Several Houston-area musicians, including history-making Beyoncé, up for 2023 Grammy Awards
Posted on · Beyonce, already the most decorated woman in the history of the Grammys, has a chance to become its all-time winningest musician on Sunday. Lizzo is among the other Houstonians nominated for awards.
Health & Science
Houston-area Legacy health clinics get electronic records upgrade thanks to grant
Posted on · Under the current system, in order for patients and doctors to get access to medical records, the clinic has to fax paperwork between other medical facilities, which often delays treatment.
Education
State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policies
Posted on · This comes two days after Gov. Greg Abbott voiced his most explicit support yet of a new school choice policy at a Parent Empowerment Night event in Corpus Christi.
Police
Houston violent crime dropped by 10 percent in 2022, police survey shows
Posted on · The Houston Police Department was one of seven U.S. law enforcement agencies, out of 70 to participate in the Major Cities Chiefs Association survey, to see declines in all four categories of violent crime.
Music
Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour
Posted on · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.
Party Politics
‘Swift’ Justice
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Sports
Ryans returns ‘home’ looking to turn around the Texans
Posted on · Ryans was introduced as Houston’s new coach Thursday, giving him his first head coaching job in the place where he began his NFL playing career.
Houston Matters
How the debt ceiling battle could affect Texas health care (Feb. 3, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We get an update on the situation at the contaminated Jones Road Superfund Site and learn how the debt ceiling battle in Congress could lead to worse health care outcomes for Texans.
Houston Matters
A Major League typo: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Police
Officer-involved shooting prompted lockdown at Wisdom High School, suspects in custody
Posted on · Police said one of the suspects went into the school auditorium with at least 100 other students. Two of the suspects involved were students at the school. No students or staff were hurt.